| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $206.60 | 5.385% | $217.7254 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.53 | 4.546% | $114.5092 | $114.51 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.91 | 5.175% | $108.2356 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.33 | 6.160% | $127.7423 | $127.74 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.89 | 11.189% | $88.8289 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.97 | 9.440% | $261.5288 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.78 | 4.572% | $107.4791 | $107.48 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.01 | $1,026.0493 | $1,026.06 | $1,026.15 | $1,025.90 | |